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Hopefully, they will arrive in the next day or so since the weather is forecasted to be cold with some possible snow showers by the end of the week. The last thing we want to do is drive in the cold with the summer tires performing like bricks!!!!
Can you post when you get delivery? Thanks everyone.
Can you post when you get delivery? Thanks everyone.
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Mine arrived this morning. I had them delivered to my office, but wouldn't you know it I left my car at home today because I didn't want to drive in tonight's freezing rain with my summer tires! Argh.
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Mine came in this morning also. My wife called me at work to let me know. Unwrapped the first one and found a Talon Tire cap. Wonder what I'll find in the other three...
BTW, no freezing here here in the GTA but pretty chilly at 4C on my way home from work.
BTW, no freezing here here in the GTA but pretty chilly at 4C on my way home from work.
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Mine were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening. Just unwrapped them and one of the centre disc with the FRD logo was missing. I'll have to call John in the morning. No Talon Tire cap in my package though!!!!
Zoom Zoom, what Zaino application will you be doing?
Zoom Zoom, what Zaino application will you be doing?
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Originally posted by Taffy
Mine were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening. Just unwrapped them and one of the centre disc with the FRD logo was missing. I'll have to call John in the morning. No Talon Tire cap in my package though!!!!
Zoom Zoom, what Zaino application will you be doing?
Mine were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening. Just unwrapped them and one of the centre disc with the FRD logo was missing. I'll have to call John in the morning. No Talon Tire cap in my package though!!!!
Zoom Zoom, what Zaino application will you be doing?
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Could one of you please weigh the FRD wheel/tire combo before you install them? It would be a useful data point...
FWIW, I weighed the OEM 18" wheel with RE-040 at 41.2 lbs.
Regards,
Gordon
FWIW, I weighed the OEM 18" wheel with RE-040 at 41.2 lbs.
Regards,
Gordon
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Quick question about nuts
(It would be good if someone could answer this in the next hour before I go to put the tires on.)
I got a box of wheel nuts with the wheels & tires, so I guess that means that the stock nuts don't fit the FRD wheels. Which in turn would mean that my locking nuts don't fit the FRD wheels either.
Is that right?
I got a box of wheel nuts with the wheels & tires, so I guess that means that the stock nuts don't fit the FRD wheels. Which in turn would mean that my locking nuts don't fit the FRD wheels either.
Is that right?
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Re: Quick question about nuts
Originally posted by Len
(It would be good if someone could answer this in the next hour before I go to put the tires on.)
I got a box of wheel nuts with the wheels & tires, so I guess that means that the stock nuts don't fit the FRD wheels. Which in turn would mean that my locking nuts don't fit the FRD wheels either.
Is that right?
(It would be good if someone could answer this in the next hour before I go to put the tires on.)
I got a box of wheel nuts with the wheels & tires, so I guess that means that the stock nuts don't fit the FRD wheels. Which in turn would mean that my locking nuts don't fit the FRD wheels either.
Is that right?
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Re: Re: Quick question about nuts
Originally posted by ZoomZoom
I have not mounted my snow tires yet but I would expect that the locking nuts will fit.
I have not mounted my snow tires yet but I would expect that the locking nuts will fit.
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Originally posted by Taffy
Mine were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening. Just unwrapped them and one of the centre disc with the FRD logo was missing. I'll have to call John in the morning. No Talon Tire cap in my package though!!!!
Mine were waiting for me when I arrived home this evening. Just unwrapped them and one of the centre disc with the FRD logo was missing. I'll have to call John in the morning. No Talon Tire cap in my package though!!!!
centre disc
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Len
I spoke to Talon today and they said that it would take 2 weeks to get me another disc.
Does the extra disc have a chrome or gray background? Apparently there are 2 types.
Can you PM me and we can discuss.
Appreciate the help
Taffy
I spoke to Talon today and they said that it would take 2 weeks to get me another disc.
Does the extra disc have a chrome or gray background? Apparently there are 2 types.
Can you PM me and we can discuss.
Appreciate the help
Taffy
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By the way, it may be obvious but remember to mount the correct tire on the correct side of the car since the tires are direction specific. The tire wall has the info needed.
Also, I asked John today about which wheels were for the front. The rims with the smaller weights should go on the front.
FYI. Hope this was useful for someone.
Also, I asked John today about which wheels were for the front. The rims with the smaller weights should go on the front.
FYI. Hope this was useful for someone.
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Originally posted by mdmaclean
Mine are on. I weighed them at 48 pounds.
Mine are on. I weighed them at 48 pounds.
Anyone else weight their FRD wheels/Toyo tires yet? Could you also weigh your OEM 18" for comparison?
Thanks,
Gordon
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So it might well be that my scale is off and is reading too light. That's where the relative weight of the FRD wheel/tire vs. OEM will help - guys, please keep posting weights of your winter wheels/tires and the OEM wheels/tires as you can!
(How did you guys weigh the wheels/tires? I weighed myself, then weighed myself holding the wheel/tire and figured the difference. The reason for that method is that I only have an ordinary digital bathroom scale, and it's not likely to be as accurate at lower weight ranges as it is in the normal body weight ranges)
Regards,
Gordon
(How did you guys weigh the wheels/tires? I weighed myself, then weighed myself holding the wheel/tire and figured the difference. The reason for that method is that I only have an ordinary digital bathroom scale, and it's not likely to be as accurate at lower weight ranges as it is in the normal body weight ranges)
Regards,
Gordon
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Hey Guys,
I just got the tires from Talon (FRD6 on Toyo Garits) and had my dealer swap them. I also orderd locking nuts from Talon but found tht thy don't fit. Has anyone else had this problem with lock nuts from Talon? I'll have to call them but now it's going to be a PITA to send them back...
I just got the tires from Talon (FRD6 on Toyo Garits) and had my dealer swap them. I also orderd locking nuts from Talon but found tht thy don't fit. Has anyone else had this problem with lock nuts from Talon? I'll have to call them but now it's going to be a PITA to send them back...
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mine are on too
I got the FRD6's and the Toyo Garits as well (shipped directly to my dealer) ...they were kind enough to install them at n/c and also store my summers. i even tried to slip a few bills to the mechanic but he wouldnt hear of it (now thats a class act)... anyways, i gotta say that i'm really impressed with the tire/rim combo ...thanks again to Wing for organizing this. my existing lock-nuts fit perfectly (i was going to go out and buy new ones -- glad i held out)....
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I had originally mounted my FRD6's with the nuts from the OEM wheels. When I told John at Talon that, he insisted that I change to the nuts he provide right away.
Since the locking nuts I had were for the OEM wheels, I currently don't have any locking nuts on. I suppose I should call John and ask about them.
Overall, I liked the package enough that I have ordered another set of wheels/Garret HT tires for my wife's G35 sedan from Talon.
Since the locking nuts I had were for the OEM wheels, I currently don't have any locking nuts on. I suppose I should call John and ask about them.
Overall, I liked the package enough that I have ordered another set of wheels/Garret HT tires for my wife's G35 sedan from Talon.
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Locking Nuts for FRD 6's
Hey guys,
Has anyone used their Mazda lock nuts for their FRD6's? My dealer installed my wheels with my existing lock nuts and said that they are fine -- but I remember John at Talon mentioned that I should order new lock nuts.... (and Sharky seemed to have problems with his set from Talon)... any input on this from anyone? Thanks much...
Has anyone used their Mazda lock nuts for their FRD6's? My dealer installed my wheels with my existing lock nuts and said that they are fine -- but I remember John at Talon mentioned that I should order new lock nuts.... (and Sharky seemed to have problems with his set from Talon)... any input on this from anyone? Thanks much...